2010 ADA Transition Plan Presentation

Americans with Disabilities Act

Highlands Ranch Metro District Facilities Survey and Transition Plan

Presented to the Board of Directors October 25, 2017

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2010 Americans with Disabilities Act • Applies to Title II agencies (state and local governments) • Sets minimum requirements to make all programs and facilities, when viewed in their entirety, accessible and usable by people with disabilities • Requires transition plan when physical changes to facilities are necessary to achieve program accessibility • Transition plan provides path to a future that is accessible and inclusive for everyone

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Transition Plan Requirements

• List of barriers • Mitigation plan • Barrier removal schedule • Official responsible for oversight • Opportunity for public review and comments

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Facility Survey and Transition Plan

• Consultant: Meeting the Challenge (MTC) • Conducted facilities survey • 25 park sites, including Service Center and Equestrian Center • Inventoried sites for compliance with 2010 ADA standards for accessible design

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Facility Survey Includes Assessment of :

• Slopes: walks, ramps, accessible routes, parking lot aisles and spaces • Playground equipment and surfacing • Park Furnishings: water fountains, tables, courts, fields, dugouts, and grills • Buildings: restrooms, concession areas and shelters

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Summary of Findings – Organized by Priority

• Entries: paths, walks, parking • Services: playgrounds, courts, counters, dugouts, park furnishings • Restrooms: stall size, partition walls, doors, grab bars, toilets, sinks, signs • Other Areas: drinking fountains, access to park furniture, wheel chair space, etc.

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Summary of Findings

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Exceptions • Not all findings need to be mitigated • Unique characteristics of terrain • If structurally impracticable • If significant alteration to program • Safe Harbor for some facilities built prior to March, 2012 • Program access is available in system

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Implementation • All future repair and replacement projects will include barrier removal • Funding in CTF for annual projects • Current and new projects need to meet ADA requirements • Long-term implementation plan • Staff education and training

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Next Steps • Public review and comment • Staff training • Develop barrier removal schedule to match resources

Questions and Comments

Highlands Ranch Metro District Facilities Survey and Transition Plan